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Intermountain-UTAH - Barbro Hatlevik
I was born and raised in Norway. Similiar to many Norwegians, I grew up cross country skiing. I skied competitively throughout my junior years in Norway. In 2002 I decided to move to the USA to ski the collegiate circut. I skied for the University of Utah for three years and graduated in 2006 with a B.S in Psychology. For the Winter of 2007 I was the Nordic Ski School Director at Galena Lodge, Idaho. Currently I am working for the University of Utah Hospital and pursuing a nursing degree.
Midwest - Ben Dubay
Ben Dubay has been skiing for the better part of a couple decades. Ben skied for the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and graduated from there with a degree in Business Administration. During his time at Green Bay, Ben started coaching with the Minneapolis Ski Club. After graduating he returned to Minnesota to do sales at Midland Technologies and continues to coach for the Minneapolis Ski Club and also for a local High School. An avid classic skier, Ben can be found in long classic races and in the summer can be found at the National Sports Center Velodrome.
Mid-Atlantic - Bill Brooker
I have been in the Nordic scene for 40 years. Long enough to see waxing go from classic and a colder kickwax on the tips and tails, to the express train of waxes we have today. I coached the Town of Webb Schools nordic team for 20 years and have been the head wax guy for the Mid-Atlantic Ski Team for 10 yrs. I have waxed with all kinds of waxes in all situations and time and again Swix has been at the top. They (in my opinion) have the best wax off the shelf on the market today! Stop me on the trail sometime and I will tell you a story of how Swix wax made average skiers excel in races of importance.
Inter-Mountain / Idaho - Eric Jensen
Idaho - Eric Jensen
Eric is a lifetime ski racer and has experienced all facets of the sport as a junior racer, Collegiate All-American, US Ski Team (Nordic Combined), junior coach, master’s coach and master ski racer. In 2008, Eric won 3 medals at the World Master’s Championships and is National Champion in 10k Skate (M3). The highlight was anchoring the gold medal M3 relay at the Master’s World Championships. Along with his bother Joe, they founded the Idaho Nordic Ski Club, which has grown to become the largest ski club in the region. Eric coaches master skiers, conducts clinics and oversees the Idaho Nordic Race Series. Eric is married with three kids, and is General Manager of AceCo Precision Tools in Boise, Idaho.
Pacific Northwest - Jack Hart
A Bendite for the last 20 years, Jack has beenin the ski industry and coaching for the last 25 years. Has had the opportunity to work the World University Games in Poland, World Cups in Canada, and many National Championships. Jack is the Swix Sales Rep for in Alaska and also reps Salomon in the Pacific Northwest.
Inter-Mountain - Idaho - Joe Jensen
Joe was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Joe returned to Boise to manage the manufacturing operations at AceCo Industrial Knives. Balancing his career and family, Joe has been able to continue racing at the various marathons and Master’s Championships. Joe has earned nine National medals the past three years at Masters Nationals and last year scored four World’s medals at the World Master’s Championship in McCall. Joe founded Idaho Nordic in 2002, which has quickly grown to the largest Master’s race club in the state of Idaho. Email Joe at jjensen@aceco.com
Mid-West - Josh Korn
My name is Joshua Korn and I’ve been skiing as long as I can remember. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a degree in Human Biology sports exercise science, and Psychology. While I was there I skied for 4 years on the ski team and had a great time. I enjoy helping younger skiers achieve their goals in the sport as well as continue to push myself to keep improving. I will be doing quite a few races this year in the Midwest, as well as be at many others. Please feel free to come up to me and ask me any questions you may have, or you can reach me via email at: kornski@hotmail.com
Inter-Mountain - Idaho - Kris Thoreson
Kris lives in Hailey, Idaho and does waxing clinics at the Elephant's Perch and assists with Swix Racing Service at local events such as the Praire Creek Classic and Boulder Mountain Tour.
Rocky Mountain - Larry O'Heren
Larry works out of the Aspen / Carbondale Valley assisting Swix Sales Rep Polly Tucker at racing and demo events throughout the Colorado and Wyoming region. Many of you might have had the recent pleasure of meeting Larry at the Swix Demo in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Far West - Mark Nadell
There are some who believe that Mark Nadell has been involved in the cross country ski industry since the stone age – the LIGNO-stone age, from the days of wood skis and pine tar. One of the few around who can still remember when Swix first introduced “Special” and “Extra” waxes, Mark has been a cross country skier, ski rep, salesman, marketing specialist, graphic designer, photographer, and writer for over 30 years. He might be best known for his role as the flamboyant polyester-wearing Auctioneer for the annual Far West Nordic Fundraiser. In addition to his graphic design business, Mark is also a coach for the Far West Juniors and Truckee’s Middle School Nordic team. He is considered one of the top wax technicians in the region. Email Mark for advice on waxing at imnxcguy@yahoo.com.
Alaska - Mark Strabel
My name is Mark Strabel, and I’m from Palmer, Alaska. I was pretty much born on skis, and have never really taken them off. I have raced everything from Bill Koch league races to Junior Nationals, to US Nationals, NCAA’s, the Birkie, and various European Races. I am entering my 5th season with the Swix Nordic Technical Program. I have been the Team Alaska head glide wax tech for the last 2 years at Junior Nationals. I have also been the wax tech for several different ski clubs in Alaska. I currently teach high school Physical Education and coach XC Running, XC Skiing, and Track & Field. I am one of the nordic ski trail groomers for Hatcher's Pass and Mat-Su Borough, where we are regularly able to ski from early October to early June. Feel free to contact me for questions about Alaska skiing, waxing for cold weather, or if you just want really fast skis. strabel@mtaonline.net
New England - Mike Innes
Mike Innes is a new member of the Swix Nordic Technical Team. Mike has been a professional outdoor sports guide for the last 20 years. He has guided back-country ski trips in Colorado, sea kayaking in Maine, cycling in the Northeast and back-packing adventures along the Appalachian Trail. Mike has earned his Masters of Education (M.Ed) in health and fitness from Springfield College. Mike initiated the Snow Trax program: a Nordic ski program for children across the country. Currently, he is coaching a cross country ski team at a local high school in his community. He and his wife reside in the White Mountains of New Hampshire where he enjoys skiing, cycling, and hiking. innesmike@hotmail.com
Great Lakes - Pete Edwards
Pete Edwards has been coaching runners and skiers for over 25 years. He is the owner/founder of The American Nordic Walking System and WWW.SKIWALKING.COM - headquartered in Glen Arbor, Michigan.
According to Nick Mahood, SWIX USA Nordic Walking Director, "Pete Edwards, The American Nordic Walking System and SKIWALKING.COM's owner/founder, has single handedly introduced thousands of Americans to Nordic Walking through his enthusiastic Nordic Walking clinics! I have no doubt that Edwards is the 1 retailer of Nordic Walking Poles in the USA! You can quote me on that!"
He is also a member of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.